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The cottage is situated on the grounds of a 16th-century bourgeoise manor, a haven of tranquillity, ideally situated for adventurers to discover in the most historic area of France - The Vendee. Located outside the small village of Monsireigne, we are found just 20 minutes from the A83 motorway.

The beautiful Vendée region is known for its long summer days, courtesy of its unique micro-climate. Its rolling “bocage” countryside hides a thriving tourist economy, with many local attractions such as the Puy du Fou – voted the world’s best theme park, walking and cycling paths, water sports, fishing spots, fine restaurants, and some of the best sandy beaches in Europe.

There are many activities in the area and suitable for all ages groups.

Puy du Fou – A hugely popular medieval theme park.

Futuroscope – A futuristic multimedia theme park.

Karting available at Chalans, La Roche-sur-Yon, and St. Reverend.

Parc Pierre Brun – an outdoor activity park in Mervent, great for the kids.

Gondola style boat trips in the Marais Poitevin marshes at Coulon and Maillezais.

The Vendee Globe is a round-the-world single-handed yacht race that occurs ever 4 years.

Château de la Guignardiere, a fine example of Renaissance architecture.

Château Tiffauges, medieval castle.

The Indian Forest and O'Gliss waterpark at Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits

Atlantic Toboggan waterpark at Les Becs

Historial of Vendée

Château de Terre Neuve

Eleanor of Aquitaine’s Abbey in Neuil-sur-l’Autise.

OUTDOOR FUN

Horse riding

Mountain bike and walking routes

Cycling routes

Golf courses

Grande Randonnees – long-distance walks (GR8 and GR364)

La Tranche sur Mer, a beautiful sandy beach renowned for surfing

Apremont Lake, where you can hire dinghies, pedalos, canoes and row-boats.

Fishing and night-time carp fishing at Rochereau near Chantonnay.

PICTURESQUE VILLAGES

Vouvant, one of the “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”

Bazoges en Pareds, with its 14th century keep.

Mervent, set in a beautiful forested location overlooking the confluence of the rivers Vendée and Mère.

Pornic, a charming resort town with many fine restaurants and interesting architecture.

Les Sables d’Olonne is a popular resort with plenty of shops, night-life and even a casino.

VINEYARDS

Domaine Saint-Nicolas in Brem

Domaine de la Barbinière in Chantonnay

J. Mourat in Mareuil sur Lay

Mercier Frères vinyard in Vix

RESTAURANTS

La Morlière overlooking Lac de Rochereau

www.cassecroute-vendeen.com in Pouzauges

Chantonnay located 11km has a large supermarket - superU.

Our villages Monsireigne (10-minute walk) has a pharmacy, doctors surgery, post office and shop and St.Prouant has a wonderful bakery and a lovely walk on a summers morning so why not explore the area on foot and meet the friendly locals, exercising and breathing fresh air or perhaps cycling.

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 8

Owner

Eleanor and Tom Bannigan

Member Since 2011

Speaks:

english, french

Calendar last updated:

Jan 19, 2019

About Eleanor and Tom Bannigan

We’re Eleanor and Tom Bannigan! We are from Ireland and we’ve been living in France since 2005. We travelled to many regions of France on family holidays, but fell in love with the Vendée countryside, its culture and its people.
Running the B&B, gîte and campground takes a lot of energy and hard work, but what makes it all worthwhile are the people we encounter along the way. We’d love to meet you too, so why not join us for a piece of our journey? Book your next holiday rental and accommodation in the Vendée, with us!
Sincerely,
The Bannigans

Eleanor and Tom Bannigan purchased this Cottage in 2005

Amenities

Swimming pool

Internet

Pets Welcome

Fireplace

TV

Washer & Dryer

Children Welcome

Parking

Accessible

Heater

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

toilet, tub, shower

Bathroom 2

toilet, shower

Both bathrooms are spacious, very clean and bright. Towels and detergents supplied.

Suitability

Pool / Spa

Notes

Relax and enjoy the tranquil manor grounds in their quiet rural settings, with their spacious gardens, 15m x 7m swimming pool,secure play area and indoor games room.
Large indoor games-room with board games, chess, darts, and ping-pong available.
Enclosed play area with trampoline, climbing frame, swings, slide and trapeze-style play-ropes.
Mature gardens.
Sets of the traditional French boules and palet games.
Free parking.
Free WiFi
Barbecues and garden furniture available.
Picnic tables.

House Rules

Check-in: 5:00 PM

Check-out: 9:30 AM

Cancellation Policy

Canceled bookings will not receive a refund

3 Reviews

4.7/5

1 - 3 of 3

Lovely area, lovely accommodation. V safe

4/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Sarah S.

Lovely cottage and grounds. Very safe for children to roam with loads of animals to see. Accommodation itself was superb and kids were v impressed to have wifi!! Park area was great with a large trampoline. Only downside was that the pool was too cold to enjoy and could have done with being heated. Owners were lovely and very accommodating. Would recommend

Submitted Aug 23, 2017

A lovely winter at La Baudonniere

5/5

Stayed Mar 2017

Brenda F.

We stayed with Tom and Eleanor at La Baudonniere for months - over winter. I finished my first novel and published it from the cottage. The location was tranquil, and the cottage perfect for our needs. Our hosts were kind and caring and we quickly fell in love with the place and the family!

Submitted Mar 5, 2018

Perfect cottage, excellent reception

5/5

Stayed Aug 2012

Ph S.

We stayed in this cottage in august. The cottage has all the equipment you need and has a private garden. The owners are very friendly. On a rainy day they provided us all extra toys for our children, which was really nice.

The cottage is very well furnished. On arrived there was a small welcome package ready for us, which is reallly exactly what you need after a long travel. The pool was perfect and surrounded by deckchiares. On the property there are some animals (2 horses, 2 pigs, 3 chickens) which is realy nice for the children.

There a few villages nearby, as well as lake with a small beach. Keep in mind that this is less touristic and more rural part of the Vendee. Nevertheless there a some good restaurants within less than five minutes driving.

Submitted Aug 26, 2012

1 - 3 of 3

Map

Monsireigne, France

The Courtyard Cottage is located in the historic area of the Vendee 1 hour from the beautiful sandy beaches - Les Sables D'olonne known as 'mini Nice' - famous for sailing, in particular, the yacht race- The Vendee Globe and La Tranche sur Mer - the surfers paradise are considered to be the best in Europe.

The Grande Parc Puy du Fou is the largest outdoor show in the world just 20 minutes drive away.

A must see – Futuroscope – near Poitiers is a virtual reality Internet park and has an all around cinema where the pictures actually extend beneath you.

For smaller members of the family – visit Parc Pierre Brun in the Mervant forest or horse riding or maybe karting – (there are 11 circuits in the Vendee).

There are many châteaux in the region, but the two most important are the Château de la Guignardiere, a fine example of Renaissance architecture, and Château Tiffauges, built between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries and home to the infamous Bluebeard.

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee

$39

The change over day is Saturday in high season and negotiable in low season.
Winter monthly rates are €500 wood and electricity are extra.
Taxe de sejour (local taxes) extra @ .65centimes per person per day for persons over 13 years of age.
The pool is open from beginning of April until the end of September.
The conditions of payment:
25% deposit is requested on booking and the balance to be paid before arrival.
We accept PayPal, Sterling cheques and credit card,
Euro cheques, also bank transfer. Cycle hire is available.